Oncology Commercial Leadership Development Program (CLDP)

Job Description

AstraZeneca’s Oncology Commercial Leadership Development Program (CLDP) (Multiple Positions Available) | AstraZeneca

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at AstraZeneca, located in Gaithersburg, MD. AstraZeneca is committed to advancing oncology care. This role is crucial for driving innovation and shaping the future of oncology, creating a significant impact on AstraZeneca’s portfolio by enhancing US commercial operations and delivering innovative solutions that ultimately impact patient journeys.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full-time, Rotational
• Location: In-person Gaithersburg, MD
• Pay: $160000–$165000 yearly
• Team: Oncology Commercial Leadership Development Program within US Oncology Commercial
• Mission: Solve market-facing business challenges and enhance commercial operations to impact patient care.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Lead opportunity assessments, channel leadership, messaging, and launch/lifecycle product planning for US Oncology Commercial teams.
• Drive the development of operational plans and support key customers with actionable market access information.
• Influence critical marketing and operational strategies for US Oncology Commercial teams.
• Collaborate closely with Commercial leadership to solve ad-hoc data challenges and provide strategic recommendations.
• Advance Market Research, Access, and Insight tools and capabilities within the organization.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Master’s Degree (MBA) with a graduation date between June 2026 and June 2027, aspiring to senior leadership within the oncology commercial organization.
• Experience: 3-6 years of pre-MBA work experience demonstrating progression in responsibility, scope, or impact. Requires a commitment to a commercial career in healthcare, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, or a related industry, with demonstrated leadership in leading teams or projects without direct authority.
• Skills: Strong analytical and digital fluency, including using data, technology, and AI-enabled tools to generate insights, solve business problems, and inform decisions. Exceptional communication, learning agility, and adaptability, with the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and persuasively, take initiative, and incorporate feedback in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
• Bonus: Healthcare Specialty MBA, pharmaceutical experience, or professional experience in biotechnology, medical technology, or other complex, highly regulated industries. Experience in commercial disciplines such as marketing, sales, market access, business strategy, insights and analytics, or finance. Demonstrated success leading through influence, navigating ambiguity, and delivering measurable results. Proficiency in analyzing secondary or sales data, customer segments, forecasts, contracts, or financial models, with experience presenting recommendations to senior leaders. A deep understanding of the market access landscape, including managed markets and secondary analysis.